Raise Texas

Organization Overview

Raise Texas is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Raise Texas employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Raise Texas is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Raise Texas generated $311.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $274.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

RAISE TEXAS ADVANCES EQUITABLE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER FINANCIAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME TEXANS. WE EQUIP, INNOVATE AND ADVOCATE TO REDUCE DISPARITIES, REMOVE BARRIERS AND BUILD OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEXANS TO BE FINANCIALLY SECURE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

RAISE TEXAS EQUIPS NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH INNOVATIVE PILOT PROGRAMS, TRAINING, CONVENINGS AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL HEALTH. IN 2021, WE DEVELOEPED A BILINGUAL FACEBOOK AD CAMPAIGN WITH 1+MILLION IMPRESSIONS, ALONG WITH MEDIA COVERAGE, TO CONNECT TEXAS FAMILIES TO LOCAL ASSISTANCE TO CLAIM THE MONTHLY CHILD TAX CREDIT PAYMENTS. WE PARTNERED WITH UNITED WAYS OF TEXAS AND THE ATLANTA FEDERAL RESERVE BANK TO BRING THE CAREER LADDER IDENTIFIER AND FINANCIAL FORECASTER TOOL TO TEXAS TO HELP TEXANS NAVIGATE BENEFIT CLIFFS. WE ALSO HOSTED 9 VIRTUAL TRAININGS WITH 902 PARTICIPANTS: 100% REPORTED THEY WILL USE THE FINANCIAL GUIDANCE AND BEST PRACTICES PROVIDED, 99% LEARNED NEW INFORMATION, 96% RATED THE TRAINING SESSIONS AS EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Elizabeth Colvin
Executive Director
$100,000
Roy Lopez
Secretary
$0
Phylis Young
Treasurer
$0
Julian Huerta
Chairman
$0
Adrianna Cuellar
Director Resigned 12-2021
$0
Ann Baddour
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$3,950
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $64,387
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$243,372
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $14,665
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$311,709
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $45
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $311,754

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Raise Texas has awarded $52,617 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

TEXAS COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDU

Org PageRecipient Profile

Denton, TX

PURPOSE: Smarter Tx finacial ed program

$24,050

FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES

PURPOSE: Project support

$12,650

UNITED WAY OF TEXAS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: Project Support

$9,250

UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN DA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: Project support

$6,667
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Raise Texas has recieved totaling $37,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF FINANCIAL HEALTH

$12,500
Annie E Casey Foundation

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
Truist Foundation Inc

Orlando, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$10,000
Frost Bank

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR

$2,500
Frost Bank

San Antonio, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR

$2,500
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